Mock Election

See Why Our Mock Election is #1

Each year, YLI conducts the largest secure, student-only, online mock election in the nation, using electronic ballots tailored to each student’s home legislative district. Read below about our 2016 Mock Election. Teachers, if you haven't already, Sign Up with YLI for your students to participate!

“I am truly excited about this and will try to make it a school-wide election. The lesson plans look fantastic. What an excellent simulation idea!”

Getting in the Game using the YLI Mock Election!

The YLI ballot includes races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia and referenda on redistricting for the entire nation.

Lesson plans supporting the National Mock Election are available on YLI's lesson plan webpage including those comparing the general election presidential candidates and another focusing on redistricting.

Get in the Game all year long with YLI’s My Mock Election option!

Use My Mock Election to vote on races or referenda on any subject at any time.

The YLI Mock Election is an academic exercise. It is not a scientific survey and is not designed to predict the outcome of actual elections. The views expressed are those of participating students, not those of the Youth Leadership Initiative or the UVA Center for Politics.